Even in this technological age handwriting is used for over 50 pre cent of classroom time. We know that struggling with handwriting hinders learning & achievement while the benefits of fluent & legible writing are well documented. Julie Bennett covers all bases including: teaching improving & trouble-shooting handwriting. Starting with the basics such as: seating posture paper & writing implements she moves on to remedying problems eg handwriting which is illegible poorly formed incorrectly or inconsistently joined a mixture of upper & lower case etc. A chapter on troubleshooting covers matters such as motor co-ordination left-handers & writing speed & is followed with a treasure trove of resources: schemes aids software websites & books galore. Whether you teach very young children teenagers or adults the Handwriting Pocketbook" is a must have resource."